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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
iPad’s music browser looks and acts like iTunes, but it’s really a bit of a hybrid between the iTunes interface and the capabilities of the iPod’s browser. Here’s what it includes and what’s missing.
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
For all you vinyl nerds out there looking for a USB turntable that holds up to the standards of the pre-digital era, the Audio Technica AT-LP120-USB offers a shining ray of hope.
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
OK, so it’s not controlled via iPhone like Parrot’s AR.Drone, but compared to much of the worthy but slightly dull displays at CES this year, this one’s worth a few column inches.
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Learn how to configure an iPod Shuffle using Apple’s iTunes software, and some tips on setting up volume control and media syncing.
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Do you have a song or voice recording that you wish you could trim down or cut out just the part you want? Here’s what you need to know to open up and edit an MP3 file.
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
If you’ve just got your first iPod Nano, this video and slideshow tutorial will help you through the process of setting it up and syncing it with media from your computer.
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
The iPod Touch may get all the glory, but a few other touchscreen MP3 players have recently crept into the mix. Here are a few available now.
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Learn how to configure an iPod Touch using Apple’s iTunes software, and get tips on using the Touch’s email, Wi-Fi and parental controls.
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Learn the basics of recording voice and music onto a computer using microphones, audio cables and USB adapters.
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Monday, October 19th, 2009
Do you dare to download music and video from sources other than iTunes? CNET’s Donald Bell shows off a new feature in iTunes 9 that lets you add media downloads to your iTunes library with a minimum of hassle.
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Monday, October 19th, 2009
The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured mid-range AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it’s held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
The Philips GoGear Vibe isn’t the best budget MP3 player we’ve seen, but its enviable colour screen, photo viewer and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the price range.
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Sunday, September 27th, 2009
iTunes 9 is a natural, yet relatively minor, evolution of Apple’s popular media management software and is a required download for new iPod owners.
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life and intuitive user interface.
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Monday, August 31st, 2009
CNET’s Donald Bell helps make sense of the confusing world of digital video file formats and explains some common terms and concepts.
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Friday, August 21st, 2009
Learn some tips and tricks for getting the most out of internet streaming music service Last.fm.
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
Video playlists are less common than their music counterparts. This guide will help you through the few hurdles worth knowing about.
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